The Queen Mary Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

is a volunteer organization for parents of students at Queen Mary Community School in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a non-profit organization whose aim is to foster a rich school community, provide a link between school staff and parents, and help raise funds for program enrichment at the school.

Winter Fun Lunch - Fri, Dec 12. Ordering opens for the lunch session of January 8 to April 2. Pizza has been added to the menu! (Please note this date differs from what was sent home in the school newsletter.)

In the community:

Holiday Wreath Making - Tues, Dec 9. For families with children up to 6 years old. Registration is required.

Parent Luncheon - Thurs, Nov 20. A social lunch for Westview and Queen Mary parents; this one will be held at Westview Elementary. Please RSVP to Maria Morisseau.

Edible Garden Project - Thurs, Nov 20 at 9:10am-12noon (arrive at 8:45am for set up). Take an opportunity to volunteer with classes in the Queen Mary Gardens! Except for Dec, this is held the 3rd Thurs of each month. Contact Jason Mertz for more info.

Coffee Morning - Tues, Nov 24 starting at 8:50am. This is held in the library on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Drop in to say hi and enjoy a coffee!

Parent Child Mother Goose - Thursdays, Jan 15 to Mar 5. This is a FREE program for toddlers or infants of families living in the Queen Mary and Ridgeway areas. It takes place at Queen Mary and registration is required.

General Meeting - Wed, Nov 12. Come learn what PAC is doing, like how much we are raising and what we are spending it on! The Pre-Teen Outreach Worker will be speaking about his role at Queen Mary too.

Community Fair - Sat, Nov 15. Many local organizations will have information tables and there will be fun demonstrations. Entry is free of charge, but food sales will benefit our students.

Parent Evening - Wed, Nov 19. Do you know what an International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile is? Come find out how you can support your IB student. Open to both Queen Mary and Capilano families. Please RSVP to queenmarypac@gmail.com.

Here are community events:

North Shore Kids Sing! St. John's Anglican Church has opened registration for a new children's choir. FREE of charge, held Thursdays 4-5pm.

Family Bowling Event - Sat, Nov 29. For families with children aged 3-6 years. $2/person at the North Shore Bowl.

The caterer for our Fun Lunch program was recently featured in article with the North Shore News! Our congratulations to Giorgio Prego! Drop into his restaurant when you can - La Tasca is located at 144 Lonsdale Ave.